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Cobalt is named after the German Kobold = goblin.

It got this name because if it was present in larger than usual quantities in a sample of iron, it would interfere with the smelt.


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27, Co, Cobalt, German: kobold, "goblin"

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This element is nickel (Ni).

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Cobalt

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